Keston K170 Fault codes & diagnostics

9 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

System Natural Gas 170 kW 2013-2021 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-930-0441-930-05

Replaced by: Keston K170 MK2

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E01

Your boiler is failing to light the burner, meaning it cannot provide you with any heating or hot water until the ignition system is professionally serviced.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Ignition electrode
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
E01 074

Your boiler is failing to light the flame properly because it cannot communicate with the internal safety controls.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Control Unit
  • Printed Circuit Board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

E01 075

Your boiler is failing to light the flame because there is a loose or damaged connection in the internal wire that creates the ignition spark.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • HT Ignition Cable
  • Ignition Electrode
  • Ignition Lead
E01-074

Your boiler is failing to light the gas burner correctly to provide heating and hot water.

High Engineer only £280-550

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Control Box
  • Ignition Electrode
  • Spark Lead
E03-886

Your boiler has failed to ignite or stay lit correctly, meaning it will not be able to provide heating or hot water until it is reset or repaired.

High Engineer only £150-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame sensing probe
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

E03-887

Your boiler has detected an issue with the gas flow or the internal component that delivers fuel to the burner, meaning it cannot ignite safely.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Injector
  • Gas Valve
  • Burner Door Gasket

Related codes

E03-888

Your boiler has detected an incorrect settings or a hardware issue specifically related to how it processes liquid petroleum gas, meaning it cannot heat your home safely.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Injector
  • Gas Valve
  • PCB
E03-893

Your boiler has detected an incorrect internal air-to-gas ratio, which prevents it from firing up safely.

High Engineer only £180-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air orifice
  • Gas valve
  • Fan assembly
E03-894

Your boiler has detected an issue with the air supply adjustment required for liquid petroleum gas (LPG) operation, preventing it from heating safely.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air Orifice Plate
  • Gas Valve
  • Venture Assembly

2 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.